This session will explore the construction and presentation of gender incomic books and graphic novels. Proposals on topics dealing with theconstruction of femininity and/or masculinity, with transgenderedcharacters, and with cross-dressing (whether it is literal ormetaphorical) are especially welcome. Send proposals of 250-300 words toDr. Audrey Johnson, Dept. of English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy,Francis Marion University, P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC 29501-0547 or toadjohnson_at_fmarion.edu. Deadline for proposals is May 15, 2008.